Califauna:A Literary Field Guide

and Emily ElrodEdited by Terry Beers

From Native American tales and explorers’ accounts to fiction and poetry by established and emerging writers, this new anthology is a playful exploration of how animals excite our imagination and compassion. Each piece in the anthology is a snapshot of a different animal, with “field notes” preceding each selection. The book also includes a collection of artwork and a timeline of animal-related milestones in California.

Emily Elrod graduated from Santa Clara University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in history and ancient studies and minors in English and Medieval and Renaissance studies. A California native, she is looking forward to a publishing career and graduate school in her home state.

Terry Beers teaches writing and literature at Santa Clara University, where he is currently a professor in the English department and director of the California Legacy Project. He also serves as the general editor of the California Legacy series of books, co-published by Santa Clara University and Heyday Books, and is the host of the “Your California Legacy” radio anthology on KAZU public radio.